If you think speed sports are only for men Shirley Shahan will prove to you that girls can conquer this difficult field too. It is a fact that the appearance of “pink balls” on the track is very rare and Shirley Shahan is one of them. She is known as “The Drag-On Lady” and is one of the legendary names in the racing world. In this article, learn more about this book and how Shirley Shahan He made what he did extraordinary.

Shirley Shahan: The Drag-On Lady – Signed Edition Information 

Title: Shirley Shahan: The Drag-On Lady – Signed Edition

Author: Patrick Foster

Language: English 

Pages: 176 

Illustrations: 178 b/w & 59 color photos

Publication Date: 15/01/2021 

Publisher: Car tech 

Format: Ebook 

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What’s in Shirley Shahan: The Drag-On Lady – Signed Edition?

About the Author 

This book is written by the author Patrick Foster. He is a veteran auto journalist and has over 25 years of experience in writing about automotive technology. Thanks to his relentless efforts and dedication to the profession, he has won many prestigious awards such as Outstanding Periodical Article for the year by the Society of Automotive Historians, AACA’s prestigious Thomas McKean Memorial Cup Award,… In 2011,Patrick Foster received the Lee Iacocca Award – the wish of many auto journalists. This is also considered as the greatest honor for his writing career.

Shirley Shahan: The Drag-On Lady – Signed Edition Content 

Patrick Foster wrote this book as a gift to those who are passionate about and want to learn about the names that have made the history of world racing. He also expressed his admiration for the very extraordinary woman – Shirley Shahan for doing the seemingly impossible things. The author has collected stories from friends, relatives, and colleagues of Shirley Shahan and compiled into inspirational stories.

Shirley Shahan: The Drag-On Lady revolves around the origin, life and path to glory of Shirley Shahan. She started her career in 1950 and thanks to her bravery and burning passion for racing, she has continuously achieved many great successes that every driver aspires to have.

In the years 1985-1972, all her efforts were seen and recognized by the whole world. She was nominated at Mopar Hall of Fame, Drag Racing Hall of Fame, Super Stock Magazine Hall of Fame. She also received a lifetime achievement award at Bakersfield.

At this point, we all see that Shirley Shahan not only a brave, strong woman but also a top racer, a formidable name on the track. Thanks to her relentless efforts, she proved to the world that women can also conquer and succeed in racing. The story of her life and career really inspires readers, especially those who do not have the courage to follow their passion.

If you are a racing enthusiast, this book is a great choice for you.

Table Of Content

Dedication 

About the Author 

Acknowledgments 

Foreword by Herb “Mr. 4-Speed” McCandless 

Introduction 

Chapter 1: A California Girl (1938–1955)

Chapter 2: Married to a Racer (1956–1960

Chapter 3: A Growing Reputation (1961–1964)

Chapter 4: The Dodge and Plymouth Years (1965–1968)

Chapter 5: The Mobil Economy Runs 

Chapter 6: AMC Comes Knocking 

Chapter 7: Fame and Glory After 1971